What effect does implementing jitter buffers have on a TSC's performance?

Implementing jitter buffers in a Tactical Session Controller (TSC) enhances performance by smoothing out variations in packet arrival times, which is crucial for maintaining the quality of real-time communications such as voice and video. Jitter typically occurs due to network congestion, route changes, or timing drifts, leading to uneven packet arrival that can cause gaps or delays in the playback of media.

By using a jitter buffer, the TSC temporarily stores incoming packets for a short period and then sends them out at a consistent rate. This helps ensure that even if some packets arrive late or out of order, the playback stream remains stable and uninterrupted. Consequently, the quality of communication is improved since the jitter buffer compensates for real-time variations that would otherwise degrade the user experience.

The other choices do not accurately reflect the primary impact of jitter buffers. While increasing bandwidth requirements, reducing call participants, or slowing down processing speed might occur in other contexts, they do not directly apply to the function of jitter buffers in facilitating smoother data flow during communications.